Ralph, the manager of a busy hardware store, knows that he needs to entrust many of his tasks to managers and other employees. _____ is this process of assigning tasks to lower-level managers and employees. Ralph follows the 70% rule, which states that he should assign tasks to employees who can perform each task at least 70% as well as Ralph can.

A. Handing
B. Outputting
C. Span of control
D. Delegation
E. Accountability


D. Delegation

Delegation is the process of assigning managerial authority and responsibility to managers and employees lower in the hierarchy.

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a. due diligence b. reasonable review c. strict scrutiny d. proofing

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Michael contributes equipment with a $25,000 adjusted basis and a $40,000 FMV to Miller Corporation for 25 of its 50 shares of stock. His son, Michael Jr., contributes $10,000 cash for the remaining 25 Miller shares. What tax issues should Michael and his son consider with respect to the stock acquisitions?

What will be an ideal response?

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In Oracle, use the ____________________ command to list all columns in a table and their properties

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In terms of management levels, managers who make short-term operating decisions and direct the tasks of nonmanagerial personnel are called _______ managers.

a. top b. first-line c. nonsupervisory d. middle

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